calendar year

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Definition of calendar year

1 : a period of a year beginning and ending with the dates that are conventionally accepted as marking the beginning and end of a numbered year

2 : a period of time equal in length to that of the year in the calendar conventionally in use

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The deadlines are more complex for companies with fiscal years that don’t correspond to the calendar year. — Vipal Monga, WSJ, "Companies Race to Top Off Pension Plans to Capitalize on Tax Break," 21 June 2018 The victory over Celta Vigo also provided the opportunity for Keylor Navas to record his first home clean sheet in any competition during the calendar year. — SI.com, "Zinedine Zidane Welcomes Champions League Selection Headache Following 6-Goal Rout of Celta," 13 May 2018 The contract the city is considering is to run through the calendar year 2018. — Steve Lord, Aurora Beacon-News, "Aurora aldermen want answers on proposed tech contract," 10 May 2018 The December solstice, also known as the first day of winter, marks the shortest day and longest night of the calendar year. — Kelly O'sullivan, Country Living, "Winter Solstice 2018: Who Celebrates the First Day of Winter?," 20 Dec. 2018 For context, the Game Boy Advance only shipped 420,000 units in its eighth full calendar year on store shelves. — Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, "Nintendo recommits to “keep the business going” for 3DS," 31 Oct. 2018 Platinum Elite Status after spending $75,000 on the Card in a calendar year. — Ryan Craggs, Condé Nast Traveler, "The New SPG Luxury Credit Card Is Suddenly One of the Best Travel Credit Cards," 14 Sep. 2018 The return covers the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017, and compensation for the 2016 calendar year. — Laken Litman, Indianapolis Star, "Notre Dame football's Brian VanGorder got at least $257,000 in buyout," 15 May 2018 The calendar year may have changed but your love for brunch hasn't. — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, "These 28 Restaurants Are Open on New Year's Day," 12 Dec. 2018

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calendar year

noun

Financial Definition of calendar year

What It Is

The calendar year is the period between January 1 and December 31.

How It Works

If Company XYZ starts its fiscal year on January 1 and ends its fiscal year on December 31, then Company XYZ's fiscal year is said to be on a calendar year basis. Many companies align their fiscal years with the calendar year, but many don't. For example, Company 123 might start its fiscal year on October 1 and end on September 30.

Why It Matters

It is important for investors to know whether a company uses the calendar year or another period for their fiscal year, especially when comparing companies in seasonal industries.

Source: Investing Answers

calendar year

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